Elvis Anyaehiechukwu Okolie | Global Health Corps

Elvis Anyaehiechukwu Okolie

Elvis Anyaehiechukwu

Co-fellow

Faith

Faith Namame

Placement Country: Malawi
Title: Rapid Evaluation and Research Officer, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Health equity is the enjoyment of optimal health outcomes by all irrespective of age, gender, socioeconomic status, race/tribe, religion, and place of residence. Also, health equity involves addressing the greatest health needs with available resources.

Hailing from Oguta, Nigeria, Elvis Anyaehiechukwu Okolie has channeled his passion for public health into a career dedicated to expanding women’s access to cervical cancer information and screening services in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining GHC, Elvis led an initiative to train over 450 Nigerian healthcare workers on cervical cancer service integration. Additionally, Elvis was the youth focal point of the Local Innovative Growth and Help Team of the UNFPA Nigeria Supplies Partnership Phase 3 where he provided technical input for successful resource mobilization applications to strengthen supply chain systems and develop sustainable financing. In his free time, Elvis enjoys playing video games and surfing through the internet.